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#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #SewingMachine General Maintenance Workshop
19 Sept 2026, 10:40 am – 12:00 pm
569 Ferguson Street, Terrace End, #PalmerstonNorth 4410, New Zealand
"Join us for this workshop alongside our 19 September Palmerston North Repair Café, at the Palmerston North Community Leisure Centre, as part of Repair Festival Aotearoa.
The workshop will cover:
- Cleaning your sewing machine
- Oiling and what not to oil, type of oil to use
- Setting tensions
- Needle and thread selectionDaryl will have sewing machines there to demonstrate. He says that most problems with sewing machines are related to dirt, needles and not oiling properly
Please feel free to bring along fabric or material which gives an example of your sewing challenges. So if your overlocking is not nice and even, or you have challenges with grinning stiches (where it pulls apart after sewing)
Workshop facilitator: Daryl Dean
#PalmerstonNorthRepairCafé is sponsored by the Palmerston North City Council, and runs through the support of #EnvironmentNetworkManawatū, #MENZSHED, #SuperGransManawatū and a host of fabulous volunteers!
Events are also sponsored by local businesses: B&M Electrical (provide an Electrician) and Meloyelo bike repairs (through local owner - Stewart Hickford).
Registration: No registration needed.
Audience: Open to all
Accessibility: Public transport, Whānau friendly, Hearing and Mobility accessible
Cost: Free entry ( #Koha warmly welcomed)
Venue: Palmerston North Community Leisure Centre at the Eillen Philip Room - 569 Ferguson Street, Terrace End, Palmerston North 4410"#SolarPunkSunday #SewingMachineMaintenance #SewingMachineRepairs #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #ReduceTextileWaste #TextileWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RepairFestival2026 #BuildingCommunity -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #SewingMachine General Maintenance Workshop
19 Sept 2026, 10:40 am – 12:00 pm
569 Ferguson Street, Terrace End, #PalmerstonNorth 4410, New Zealand
"Join us for this workshop alongside our 19 September Palmerston North Repair Café, at the Palmerston North Community Leisure Centre, as part of Repair Festival Aotearoa.
The workshop will cover:
- Cleaning your sewing machine
- Oiling and what not to oil, type of oil to use
- Setting tensions
- Needle and thread selectionDaryl will have sewing machines there to demonstrate. He says that most problems with sewing machines are related to dirt, needles and not oiling properly
Please feel free to bring along fabric or material which gives an example of your sewing challenges. So if your overlocking is not nice and even, or you have challenges with grinning stiches (where it pulls apart after sewing)
Workshop facilitator: Daryl Dean
#PalmerstonNorthRepairCafé is sponsored by the Palmerston North City Council, and runs through the support of #EnvironmentNetworkManawatū, #MENZSHED, #SuperGransManawatū and a host of fabulous volunteers!
Events are also sponsored by local businesses: B&M Electrical (provide an Electrician) and Meloyelo bike repairs (through local owner - Stewart Hickford).
Registration: No registration needed.
Audience: Open to all
Accessibility: Public transport, Whānau friendly, Hearing and Mobility accessible
Cost: Free entry ( #Koha warmly welcomed)
Venue: Palmerston North Community Leisure Centre at the Eillen Philip Room - 569 Ferguson Street, Terrace End, Palmerston North 4410"#SolarPunkSunday #SewingMachineMaintenance #SewingMachineRepairs #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #ReduceTextileWaste #TextileWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RepairFestival2026 #BuildingCommunity -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #SewingMachine General Maintenance Workshop
19 Sept 2026, 10:40 am – 12:00 pm
569 Ferguson Street, Terrace End, #PalmerstonNorth 4410, New Zealand
"Join us for this workshop alongside our 19 September Palmerston North Repair Café, at the Palmerston North Community Leisure Centre, as part of Repair Festival Aotearoa.
The workshop will cover:
- Cleaning your sewing machine
- Oiling and what not to oil, type of oil to use
- Setting tensions
- Needle and thread selectionDaryl will have sewing machines there to demonstrate. He says that most problems with sewing machines are related to dirt, needles and not oiling properly
Please feel free to bring along fabric or material which gives an example of your sewing challenges. So if your overlocking is not nice and even, or you have challenges with grinning stiches (where it pulls apart after sewing)
Workshop facilitator: Daryl Dean
#PalmerstonNorthRepairCafé is sponsored by the Palmerston North City Council, and runs through the support of #EnvironmentNetworkManawatū, #MENZSHED, #SuperGransManawatū and a host of fabulous volunteers!
Events are also sponsored by local businesses: B&M Electrical (provide an Electrician) and Meloyelo bike repairs (through local owner - Stewart Hickford).
Registration: No registration needed.
Audience: Open to all
Accessibility: Public transport, Whānau friendly, Hearing and Mobility accessible
Cost: Free entry ( #Koha warmly welcomed)
Venue: Palmerston North Community Leisure Centre at the Eillen Philip Room - 569 Ferguson Street, Terrace End, Palmerston North 4410"#SolarPunkSunday #SewingMachineMaintenance #SewingMachineRepairs #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #ReduceTextileWaste #TextileWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RepairFestival2026 #BuildingCommunity -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #SewingMachine General Maintenance Workshop
19 Sept 2026, 10:40 am – 12:00 pm
569 Ferguson Street, Terrace End, #PalmerstonNorth 4410, New Zealand
"Join us for this workshop alongside our 19 September Palmerston North Repair Café, at the Palmerston North Community Leisure Centre, as part of Repair Festival Aotearoa.
The workshop will cover:
- Cleaning your sewing machine
- Oiling and what not to oil, type of oil to use
- Setting tensions
- Needle and thread selectionDaryl will have sewing machines there to demonstrate. He says that most problems with sewing machines are related to dirt, needles and not oiling properly
Please feel free to bring along fabric or material which gives an example of your sewing challenges. So if your overlocking is not nice and even, or you have challenges with grinning stiches (where it pulls apart after sewing)
Workshop facilitator: Daryl Dean
#PalmerstonNorthRepairCafé is sponsored by the Palmerston North City Council, and runs through the support of #EnvironmentNetworkManawatū, #MENZSHED, #SuperGransManawatū and a host of fabulous volunteers!
Events are also sponsored by local businesses: B&M Electrical (provide an Electrician) and Meloyelo bike repairs (through local owner - Stewart Hickford).
Registration: No registration needed.
Audience: Open to all
Accessibility: Public transport, Whānau friendly, Hearing and Mobility accessible
Cost: Free entry ( #Koha warmly welcomed)
Venue: Palmerston North Community Leisure Centre at the Eillen Philip Room - 569 Ferguson Street, Terrace End, Palmerston North 4410"#SolarPunkSunday #SewingMachineMaintenance #SewingMachineRepairs #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #ReduceTextileWaste #TextileWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RepairFestival2026 #BuildingCommunity -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #SewingMachine General Maintenance Workshop
19 Sept 2026, 10:40 am – 12:00 pm
569 Ferguson Street, Terrace End, #PalmerstonNorth 4410, New Zealand
"Join us for this workshop alongside our 19 September Palmerston North Repair Café, at the Palmerston North Community Leisure Centre, as part of Repair Festival Aotearoa.
The workshop will cover:
- Cleaning your sewing machine
- Oiling and what not to oil, type of oil to use
- Setting tensions
- Needle and thread selectionDaryl will have sewing machines there to demonstrate. He says that most problems with sewing machines are related to dirt, needles and not oiling properly
Please feel free to bring along fabric or material which gives an example of your sewing challenges. So if your overlocking is not nice and even, or you have challenges with grinning stiches (where it pulls apart after sewing)
Workshop facilitator: Daryl Dean
#PalmerstonNorthRepairCafé is sponsored by the Palmerston North City Council, and runs through the support of #EnvironmentNetworkManawatū, #MENZSHED, #SuperGransManawatū and a host of fabulous volunteers!
Events are also sponsored by local businesses: B&M Electrical (provide an Electrician) and Meloyelo bike repairs (through local owner - Stewart Hickford).
Registration: No registration needed.
Audience: Open to all
Accessibility: Public transport, Whānau friendly, Hearing and Mobility accessible
Cost: Free entry ( #Koha warmly welcomed)
Venue: Palmerston North Community Leisure Centre at the Eillen Philip Room - 569 Ferguson Street, Terrace End, Palmerston North 4410"#SolarPunkSunday #SewingMachineMaintenance #SewingMachineRepairs #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #ReduceTextileWaste #TextileWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RepairFestival2026 #BuildingCommunity -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #TeAroZeroWaste #RepairCafé
19 Sep 2026, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2 Forresters Lane, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
"Come along to our September Repair Café!
Book your spot and bring along one item for repair or maintenance:
- Small electrical appliances
- Welding repair
- Gardening tools for sharpening
- Jewellery
- or that general item you've been meaning to have repaired.Our skilled volunteers will be here to assist you with fixes such as electrical faults, broken clasps, union/wedding ring repair, welding or general fix-up repairs.
Audience: Open to all
Accessibility: Public transport, Mobility, Whānau friendly, Hearing and Vision accessible.
Maximum Capacity: 50
Cost: Free entry (Koha warmly welcomed) - All #koha goes straight back to celebrate our community of generous volunteers.
Venue: Te Aro Zero Waste Centre, 2 Forresters Lane, #TeAro, #WellingtonNZWe are easily accessible by public and active transport with plenty of bike parking. We have limited parking for vehicles including an accessibility car parking space."
FMI and to register:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/te-aro-zero-waste-repair-cafe#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity
#RightToRepair #Repairmovement
#LibrariesRule #RepairCafesAotearoa
#RepairNetworkAotearoa #RepairReuseRestore #ZeroWaste #RepairFestival2026 #FixIt -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #TeAroZeroWaste #RepairCafé
19 Sep 2026, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2 Forresters Lane, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
"Come along to our September Repair Café!
Book your spot and bring along one item for repair or maintenance:
- Small electrical appliances
- Welding repair
- Gardening tools for sharpening
- Jewellery
- or that general item you've been meaning to have repaired.Our skilled volunteers will be here to assist you with fixes such as electrical faults, broken clasps, union/wedding ring repair, welding or general fix-up repairs.
Audience: Open to all
Accessibility: Public transport, Mobility, Whānau friendly, Hearing and Vision accessible.
Maximum Capacity: 50
Cost: Free entry (Koha warmly welcomed) - All #koha goes straight back to celebrate our community of generous volunteers.
Venue: Te Aro Zero Waste Centre, 2 Forresters Lane, #TeAro, #WellingtonNZWe are easily accessible by public and active transport with plenty of bike parking. We have limited parking for vehicles including an accessibility car parking space."
FMI and to register:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/te-aro-zero-waste-repair-cafe#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity
#RightToRepair #Repairmovement
#LibrariesRule #RepairCafesAotearoa
#RepairNetworkAotearoa #RepairReuseRestore #ZeroWaste #RepairFestival2026 #FixIt -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #TeAroZeroWaste #RepairCafé
19 Sep 2026, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2 Forresters Lane, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
"Come along to our September Repair Café!
Book your spot and bring along one item for repair or maintenance:
- Small electrical appliances
- Welding repair
- Gardening tools for sharpening
- Jewellery
- or that general item you've been meaning to have repaired.Our skilled volunteers will be here to assist you with fixes such as electrical faults, broken clasps, union/wedding ring repair, welding or general fix-up repairs.
Audience: Open to all
Accessibility: Public transport, Mobility, Whānau friendly, Hearing and Vision accessible.
Maximum Capacity: 50
Cost: Free entry (Koha warmly welcomed) - All #koha goes straight back to celebrate our community of generous volunteers.
Venue: Te Aro Zero Waste Centre, 2 Forresters Lane, #TeAro, #WellingtonNZWe are easily accessible by public and active transport with plenty of bike parking. We have limited parking for vehicles including an accessibility car parking space."
FMI and to register:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/te-aro-zero-waste-repair-cafe#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity
#RightToRepair #Repairmovement
#LibrariesRule #RepairCafesAotearoa
#RepairNetworkAotearoa #RepairReuseRestore #ZeroWaste #RepairFestival2026 #FixIt -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #TeAroZeroWaste #RepairCafé
19 Sep 2026, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2 Forresters Lane, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
"Come along to our September Repair Café!
Book your spot and bring along one item for repair or maintenance:
- Small electrical appliances
- Welding repair
- Gardening tools for sharpening
- Jewellery
- or that general item you've been meaning to have repaired.Our skilled volunteers will be here to assist you with fixes such as electrical faults, broken clasps, union/wedding ring repair, welding or general fix-up repairs.
Audience: Open to all
Accessibility: Public transport, Mobility, Whānau friendly, Hearing and Vision accessible.
Maximum Capacity: 50
Cost: Free entry (Koha warmly welcomed) - All #koha goes straight back to celebrate our community of generous volunteers.
Venue: Te Aro Zero Waste Centre, 2 Forresters Lane, #TeAro, #WellingtonNZWe are easily accessible by public and active transport with plenty of bike parking. We have limited parking for vehicles including an accessibility car parking space."
FMI and to register:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/te-aro-zero-waste-repair-cafe#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity
#RightToRepair #Repairmovement
#LibrariesRule #RepairCafesAotearoa
#RepairNetworkAotearoa #RepairReuseRestore #ZeroWaste #RepairFestival2026 #FixIt -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #TeAroZeroWaste #RepairCafé
19 Sep 2026, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2 Forresters Lane, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
"Come along to our September Repair Café!
Book your spot and bring along one item for repair or maintenance:
- Small electrical appliances
- Welding repair
- Gardening tools for sharpening
- Jewellery
- or that general item you've been meaning to have repaired.Our skilled volunteers will be here to assist you with fixes such as electrical faults, broken clasps, union/wedding ring repair, welding or general fix-up repairs.
Audience: Open to all
Accessibility: Public transport, Mobility, Whānau friendly, Hearing and Vision accessible.
Maximum Capacity: 50
Cost: Free entry (Koha warmly welcomed) - All #koha goes straight back to celebrate our community of generous volunteers.
Venue: Te Aro Zero Waste Centre, 2 Forresters Lane, #TeAro, #WellingtonNZWe are easily accessible by public and active transport with plenty of bike parking. We have limited parking for vehicles including an accessibility car parking space."
FMI and to register:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/te-aro-zero-waste-repair-cafe#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity
#RightToRepair #Repairmovement
#LibrariesRule #RepairCafesAotearoa
#RepairNetworkAotearoa #RepairReuseRestore #ZeroWaste #RepairFestival2026 #FixIt -
I came across this YT video from a past #LibraryOfThings #EmergencyResponsePlan discussion from 2024, with #LisaLoranc of #BrazoriaCounty Libraries and #HazelOnsrud of the #CurtisMemorialLibrary !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLqnWPFFoMw
#SolarPunkSunday #LibrariesOfThings #DisasterPreparedness #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #Resiliency #LOTMutualAid #BuildingCommunity #BuildingResilience #LibrariesRule !
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I came across this YT video from a past #LibraryOfThings #EmergencyResponsePlan discussion from 2024, with #LisaLoranc of #BrazoriaCounty Libraries and #HazelOnsrud of the #CurtisMemorialLibrary !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLqnWPFFoMw
#SolarPunkSunday #LibrariesOfThings #DisasterPreparedness #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #Resiliency #LOTMutualAid #BuildingCommunity #BuildingResilience #LibrariesRule !
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I came across this YT video from a past #LibraryOfThings #EmergencyResponsePlan discussion from 2024, with #LisaLoranc of #BrazoriaCounty Libraries and #HazelOnsrud of the #CurtisMemorialLibrary !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLqnWPFFoMw
#SolarPunkSunday #LibrariesOfThings #DisasterPreparedness #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #Resiliency #LOTMutualAid #BuildingCommunity #BuildingResilience #LibrariesRule !
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I came across this YT video from a past #LibraryOfThings #EmergencyResponsePlan discussion from 2024, with #LisaLoranc of #BrazoriaCounty Libraries and #HazelOnsrud of the #CurtisMemorialLibrary !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLqnWPFFoMw
#SolarPunkSunday #LibrariesOfThings #DisasterPreparedness #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #Resiliency #LOTMutualAid #BuildingCommunity #BuildingResilience #LibrariesRule !
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I came across this YT video from a past #LibraryOfThings #EmergencyResponsePlan discussion from 2024, with #LisaLoranc of #BrazoriaCounty Libraries and #HazelOnsrud of the #CurtisMemorialLibrary !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLqnWPFFoMw
#SolarPunkSunday #LibrariesOfThings #DisasterPreparedness #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #Resiliency #LOTMutualAid #BuildingCommunity #BuildingResilience #LibrariesRule !
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Webinar: A #LibraryOfThings for Disaster Response
Thursday, September 24, 2026
1:00pm–2:00pm"Learn how #BrazoriaCounty Library System ( #BCLS ) in #Texas transformed its 'Library of Things' into a disaster response asset that directly supports community needs before, during, and after major disruptions. This webinar will explain how readiness planning and intentional selection helped expand access to essential tools during emergencies, strengthening recovery efforts and reinforcing the library's role as a trusted, practical community institution. Library Director #LisaLoranc will share how the BCLS integrated the Library of Things planning and acquisition into core library strategy — rather than treating it as an add-on — and how partnerships and a community-centered services model helped her library counter book banning narratives by emphasizing libraries as hubs for equitable access."
Registration required (Zoom meeting):
https://www.sustainablelibrariesinitiative.org/event/library-things-disaster-response-21639#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityHubs #DisasterPreparedness #EmergencyResponsePlans #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #BuildingCommunity #LibrariesOfThings #LibrariesRule !
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Webinar: A #LibraryOfThings for Disaster Response
Thursday, September 24, 2026
1:00pm–2:00pm"Learn how #BrazoriaCounty Library System ( #BCLS ) in #Texas transformed its 'Library of Things' into a disaster response asset that directly supports community needs before, during, and after major disruptions. This webinar will explain how readiness planning and intentional selection helped expand access to essential tools during emergencies, strengthening recovery efforts and reinforcing the library's role as a trusted, practical community institution. Library Director #LisaLoranc will share how the BCLS integrated the Library of Things planning and acquisition into core library strategy — rather than treating it as an add-on — and how partnerships and a community-centered services model helped her library counter book banning narratives by emphasizing libraries as hubs for equitable access."
Registration required (Zoom meeting):
https://www.sustainablelibrariesinitiative.org/event/library-things-disaster-response-21639#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityHubs #DisasterPreparedness #EmergencyResponsePlans #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #BuildingCommunity #LibrariesOfThings #LibrariesRule !
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Webinar: A #LibraryOfThings for Disaster Response
Thursday, September 24, 2026
1:00pm–2:00pm"Learn how #BrazoriaCounty Library System ( #BCLS ) in #Texas transformed its 'Library of Things' into a disaster response asset that directly supports community needs before, during, and after major disruptions. This webinar will explain how readiness planning and intentional selection helped expand access to essential tools during emergencies, strengthening recovery efforts and reinforcing the library's role as a trusted, practical community institution. Library Director #LisaLoranc will share how the BCLS integrated the Library of Things planning and acquisition into core library strategy — rather than treating it as an add-on — and how partnerships and a community-centered services model helped her library counter book banning narratives by emphasizing libraries as hubs for equitable access."
Registration required (Zoom meeting):
https://www.sustainablelibrariesinitiative.org/event/library-things-disaster-response-21639#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityHubs #DisasterPreparedness #EmergencyResponsePlans #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #BuildingCommunity #LibrariesOfThings #LibrariesRule !
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Webinar: A #LibraryOfThings for Disaster Response
Thursday, September 24, 2026
1:00pm–2:00pm"Learn how #BrazoriaCounty Library System ( #BCLS ) in #Texas transformed its 'Library of Things' into a disaster response asset that directly supports community needs before, during, and after major disruptions. This webinar will explain how readiness planning and intentional selection helped expand access to essential tools during emergencies, strengthening recovery efforts and reinforcing the library's role as a trusted, practical community institution. Library Director #LisaLoranc will share how the BCLS integrated the Library of Things planning and acquisition into core library strategy — rather than treating it as an add-on — and how partnerships and a community-centered services model helped her library counter book banning narratives by emphasizing libraries as hubs for equitable access."
Registration required (Zoom meeting):
https://www.sustainablelibrariesinitiative.org/event/library-things-disaster-response-21639#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityHubs #DisasterPreparedness #EmergencyResponsePlans #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #BuildingCommunity #LibrariesOfThings #LibrariesRule !
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Webinar: A #LibraryOfThings for Disaster Response
Thursday, September 24, 2026
1:00pm–2:00pm"Learn how #BrazoriaCounty Library System ( #BCLS ) in #Texas transformed its 'Library of Things' into a disaster response asset that directly supports community needs before, during, and after major disruptions. This webinar will explain how readiness planning and intentional selection helped expand access to essential tools during emergencies, strengthening recovery efforts and reinforcing the library's role as a trusted, practical community institution. Library Director #LisaLoranc will share how the BCLS integrated the Library of Things planning and acquisition into core library strategy — rather than treating it as an add-on — and how partnerships and a community-centered services model helped her library counter book banning narratives by emphasizing libraries as hubs for equitable access."
Registration required (Zoom meeting):
https://www.sustainablelibrariesinitiative.org/event/library-things-disaster-response-21639#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityHubs #DisasterPreparedness #EmergencyResponsePlans #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #BuildingCommunity #LibrariesOfThings #LibrariesRule !
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How a “ #LibraryOfThings ” Became an Emergency Response Plan
During her tenure as Director of the #Brazoria County Library System, #LisaLoranc has introduced a variety of new programs and resources to her community. One of those offerings is a 'Library of Things,' which gives patrons the ability to access more than just books and media. What started out as a way for people to check out useful items that they might need but not own, soon evolved into an emergency response plan.
LDN Staff / June 20, 2025
Excerpt: "Brazoria County is one of those places in Texas that is vulnerable to a wide variety of natural disasters, so it was only a matter of time before the community might need some help. 'Hurricanes, ice storms, flooding, heat waves… anything can hit Brazoria,' Loranc said.
"An Emergency Response Plan Emerged
"There were obvious needs in the community and Loranc saw an opportunity to help fill them. 'We can have shop vacs, carpet cleaners, fans, moisture sensors… These are things people might need during a natural disaster, but probably don’t own or have access to… and in the middle of a disaster, that’s the worst time to go out and try and buy one.'
"But then, another problem arose. It became apparent that, even if you have these items available at the library, the community might not be able to get to them during a disaster. 'Libraries might also be shut down so we needed to be mobile,' Loranc said, 'We needed the ability to respond quickly during a natural disaster.'
"After that, the planning became much more intentional. She started thinking about how to support a satellite location. 'Assuming that we aren’t going to be in a building with A/C and Wifi, we are definitely going to need hotspots, chargers, generators. We’ll need power. We’ll need a canopy.'
"After she put the infrastructure in place, it was time to do outreach and create partnerships. Loranc started talking to city and county departments, including the Brazoria County Emergency Management Office. What she thought would work at the time was to deploy to their emergency locations, but she was quickly shut down by those departments. Though #BrazoriaCounty libraries act as 'cooling centers' during heat waves, the last thing they wanted was for the public to converge on the libraries in other emergency situations.
"So, she adjusted her plan and started building relationships with businesses and churches to use their parking lots as distribution centers. 'We talked to the Red Cross to find out where they would already have emergency shelters. We wanted to provide whatever they would need to get back into their homes faster.'
"Those items included shop vacs to deal with flooded spaces and high-speed fans to dry out wet interiors. The library can also provide portable generators to charge devices and hotspots for anyone without internet access. Using library vehicles, Loranc and her staff can deploy to multiple locations and provide the community with the items they need for almost any emergency situation. Her 'Library of Things' is now a crucial part of the county emergency response plan and poised to make a huge difference if disaster strikes Brazoria County."
Read more:
https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ld/librarydevelopments/2025/06/20/emergency-response-plan/#SolarPunkSunday #DisasterPreparedness #EmergencyResponsePlans #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #BuildingCommunity #LibrariesOfThings #LibrariesRule !
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How a “ #LibraryOfThings ” Became an Emergency Response Plan
During her tenure as Director of the #Brazoria County Library System, #LisaLoranc has introduced a variety of new programs and resources to her community. One of those offerings is a 'Library of Things,' which gives patrons the ability to access more than just books and media. What started out as a way for people to check out useful items that they might need but not own, soon evolved into an emergency response plan.
LDN Staff / June 20, 2025
Excerpt: "Brazoria County is one of those places in Texas that is vulnerable to a wide variety of natural disasters, so it was only a matter of time before the community might need some help. 'Hurricanes, ice storms, flooding, heat waves… anything can hit Brazoria,' Loranc said.
"An Emergency Response Plan Emerged
"There were obvious needs in the community and Loranc saw an opportunity to help fill them. 'We can have shop vacs, carpet cleaners, fans, moisture sensors… These are things people might need during a natural disaster, but probably don’t own or have access to… and in the middle of a disaster, that’s the worst time to go out and try and buy one.'
"But then, another problem arose. It became apparent that, even if you have these items available at the library, the community might not be able to get to them during a disaster. 'Libraries might also be shut down so we needed to be mobile,' Loranc said, 'We needed the ability to respond quickly during a natural disaster.'
"After that, the planning became much more intentional. She started thinking about how to support a satellite location. 'Assuming that we aren’t going to be in a building with A/C and Wifi, we are definitely going to need hotspots, chargers, generators. We’ll need power. We’ll need a canopy.'
"After she put the infrastructure in place, it was time to do outreach and create partnerships. Loranc started talking to city and county departments, including the Brazoria County Emergency Management Office. What she thought would work at the time was to deploy to their emergency locations, but she was quickly shut down by those departments. Though #BrazoriaCounty libraries act as 'cooling centers' during heat waves, the last thing they wanted was for the public to converge on the libraries in other emergency situations.
"So, she adjusted her plan and started building relationships with businesses and churches to use their parking lots as distribution centers. 'We talked to the Red Cross to find out where they would already have emergency shelters. We wanted to provide whatever they would need to get back into their homes faster.'
"Those items included shop vacs to deal with flooded spaces and high-speed fans to dry out wet interiors. The library can also provide portable generators to charge devices and hotspots for anyone without internet access. Using library vehicles, Loranc and her staff can deploy to multiple locations and provide the community with the items they need for almost any emergency situation. Her 'Library of Things' is now a crucial part of the county emergency response plan and poised to make a huge difference if disaster strikes Brazoria County."
Read more:
https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ld/librarydevelopments/2025/06/20/emergency-response-plan/#SolarPunkSunday #DisasterPreparedness #EmergencyResponsePlans #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #BuildingCommunity #LibrariesOfThings #LibrariesRule !
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How a “ #LibraryOfThings ” Became an Emergency Response Plan
During her tenure as Director of the #Brazoria County Library System, #LisaLoranc has introduced a variety of new programs and resources to her community. One of those offerings is a 'Library of Things,' which gives patrons the ability to access more than just books and media. What started out as a way for people to check out useful items that they might need but not own, soon evolved into an emergency response plan.
LDN Staff / June 20, 2025
Excerpt: "Brazoria County is one of those places in Texas that is vulnerable to a wide variety of natural disasters, so it was only a matter of time before the community might need some help. 'Hurricanes, ice storms, flooding, heat waves… anything can hit Brazoria,' Loranc said.
"An Emergency Response Plan Emerged
"There were obvious needs in the community and Loranc saw an opportunity to help fill them. 'We can have shop vacs, carpet cleaners, fans, moisture sensors… These are things people might need during a natural disaster, but probably don’t own or have access to… and in the middle of a disaster, that’s the worst time to go out and try and buy one.'
"But then, another problem arose. It became apparent that, even if you have these items available at the library, the community might not be able to get to them during a disaster. 'Libraries might also be shut down so we needed to be mobile,' Loranc said, 'We needed the ability to respond quickly during a natural disaster.'
"After that, the planning became much more intentional. She started thinking about how to support a satellite location. 'Assuming that we aren’t going to be in a building with A/C and Wifi, we are definitely going to need hotspots, chargers, generators. We’ll need power. We’ll need a canopy.'
"After she put the infrastructure in place, it was time to do outreach and create partnerships. Loranc started talking to city and county departments, including the Brazoria County Emergency Management Office. What she thought would work at the time was to deploy to their emergency locations, but she was quickly shut down by those departments. Though #BrazoriaCounty libraries act as 'cooling centers' during heat waves, the last thing they wanted was for the public to converge on the libraries in other emergency situations.
"So, she adjusted her plan and started building relationships with businesses and churches to use their parking lots as distribution centers. 'We talked to the Red Cross to find out where they would already have emergency shelters. We wanted to provide whatever they would need to get back into their homes faster.'
"Those items included shop vacs to deal with flooded spaces and high-speed fans to dry out wet interiors. The library can also provide portable generators to charge devices and hotspots for anyone without internet access. Using library vehicles, Loranc and her staff can deploy to multiple locations and provide the community with the items they need for almost any emergency situation. Her 'Library of Things' is now a crucial part of the county emergency response plan and poised to make a huge difference if disaster strikes Brazoria County."
Read more:
https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ld/librarydevelopments/2025/06/20/emergency-response-plan/#SolarPunkSunday #DisasterPreparedness #EmergencyResponsePlans #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #BuildingCommunity #LibrariesOfThings #LibrariesRule !
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How a “ #LibraryOfThings ” Became an Emergency Response Plan
During her tenure as Director of the #Brazoria County Library System, #LisaLoranc has introduced a variety of new programs and resources to her community. One of those offerings is a 'Library of Things,' which gives patrons the ability to access more than just books and media. What started out as a way for people to check out useful items that they might need but not own, soon evolved into an emergency response plan.
LDN Staff / June 20, 2025
Excerpt: "Brazoria County is one of those places in Texas that is vulnerable to a wide variety of natural disasters, so it was only a matter of time before the community might need some help. 'Hurricanes, ice storms, flooding, heat waves… anything can hit Brazoria,' Loranc said.
"An Emergency Response Plan Emerged
"There were obvious needs in the community and Loranc saw an opportunity to help fill them. 'We can have shop vacs, carpet cleaners, fans, moisture sensors… These are things people might need during a natural disaster, but probably don’t own or have access to… and in the middle of a disaster, that’s the worst time to go out and try and buy one.'
"But then, another problem arose. It became apparent that, even if you have these items available at the library, the community might not be able to get to them during a disaster. 'Libraries might also be shut down so we needed to be mobile,' Loranc said, 'We needed the ability to respond quickly during a natural disaster.'
"After that, the planning became much more intentional. She started thinking about how to support a satellite location. 'Assuming that we aren’t going to be in a building with A/C and Wifi, we are definitely going to need hotspots, chargers, generators. We’ll need power. We’ll need a canopy.'
"After she put the infrastructure in place, it was time to do outreach and create partnerships. Loranc started talking to city and county departments, including the Brazoria County Emergency Management Office. What she thought would work at the time was to deploy to their emergency locations, but she was quickly shut down by those departments. Though #BrazoriaCounty libraries act as 'cooling centers' during heat waves, the last thing they wanted was for the public to converge on the libraries in other emergency situations.
"So, she adjusted her plan and started building relationships with businesses and churches to use their parking lots as distribution centers. 'We talked to the Red Cross to find out where they would already have emergency shelters. We wanted to provide whatever they would need to get back into their homes faster.'
"Those items included shop vacs to deal with flooded spaces and high-speed fans to dry out wet interiors. The library can also provide portable generators to charge devices and hotspots for anyone without internet access. Using library vehicles, Loranc and her staff can deploy to multiple locations and provide the community with the items they need for almost any emergency situation. Her 'Library of Things' is now a crucial part of the county emergency response plan and poised to make a huge difference if disaster strikes Brazoria County."
Read more:
https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ld/librarydevelopments/2025/06/20/emergency-response-plan/#SolarPunkSunday #DisasterPreparedness #EmergencyResponsePlans #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #BuildingCommunity #LibrariesOfThings #LibrariesRule !
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How a “ #LibraryOfThings ” Became an Emergency Response Plan
During her tenure as Director of the #Brazoria County Library System, #LisaLoranc has introduced a variety of new programs and resources to her community. One of those offerings is a 'Library of Things,' which gives patrons the ability to access more than just books and media. What started out as a way for people to check out useful items that they might need but not own, soon evolved into an emergency response plan.
LDN Staff / June 20, 2025
Excerpt: "Brazoria County is one of those places in Texas that is vulnerable to a wide variety of natural disasters, so it was only a matter of time before the community might need some help. 'Hurricanes, ice storms, flooding, heat waves… anything can hit Brazoria,' Loranc said.
"An Emergency Response Plan Emerged
"There were obvious needs in the community and Loranc saw an opportunity to help fill them. 'We can have shop vacs, carpet cleaners, fans, moisture sensors… These are things people might need during a natural disaster, but probably don’t own or have access to… and in the middle of a disaster, that’s the worst time to go out and try and buy one.'
"But then, another problem arose. It became apparent that, even if you have these items available at the library, the community might not be able to get to them during a disaster. 'Libraries might also be shut down so we needed to be mobile,' Loranc said, 'We needed the ability to respond quickly during a natural disaster.'
"After that, the planning became much more intentional. She started thinking about how to support a satellite location. 'Assuming that we aren’t going to be in a building with A/C and Wifi, we are definitely going to need hotspots, chargers, generators. We’ll need power. We’ll need a canopy.'
"After she put the infrastructure in place, it was time to do outreach and create partnerships. Loranc started talking to city and county departments, including the Brazoria County Emergency Management Office. What she thought would work at the time was to deploy to their emergency locations, but she was quickly shut down by those departments. Though #BrazoriaCounty libraries act as 'cooling centers' during heat waves, the last thing they wanted was for the public to converge on the libraries in other emergency situations.
"So, she adjusted her plan and started building relationships with businesses and churches to use their parking lots as distribution centers. 'We talked to the Red Cross to find out where they would already have emergency shelters. We wanted to provide whatever they would need to get back into their homes faster.'
"Those items included shop vacs to deal with flooded spaces and high-speed fans to dry out wet interiors. The library can also provide portable generators to charge devices and hotspots for anyone without internet access. Using library vehicles, Loranc and her staff can deploy to multiple locations and provide the community with the items they need for almost any emergency situation. Her 'Library of Things' is now a crucial part of the county emergency response plan and poised to make a huge difference if disaster strikes Brazoria County."
Read more:
https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ld/librarydevelopments/2025/06/20/emergency-response-plan/#SolarPunkSunday #DisasterPreparedness #EmergencyResponsePlans #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #BuildingCommunity #LibrariesOfThings #LibrariesRule !
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#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - The Art of #Mending - #Sashiko
16 Sept 2026, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
11 Hopper Street, Mount Cook, #WellingtonNZ 6011, New Zealand
" #VisibleMending is an awesome way to care for your clothes, keep materials out of landfills, and make some art.
Each rip, tear, and stain is an opportunity for creation and self expression!
Every month our multidisciplinary queen Aisha will be teaching a different visible mending technique. In September, we are learning Sashiko! This Japanese reinforcement technique was born out of necessity, to extend the lifetime of garments, and strengthen their durability. It's great for patching holes or weak points in clothing.
Please bring your own item to mend! We have a limited amount of extra items from the Tip Shop Wellington that can be claimed for fixing and learning on.
A portion of all Generous tier tickets goes towards free monthly #MicroMill workshops for community organisations like the Wellington Women’s House."
Audience: General public, Rangatahi 13+ and Seniors
Accessibility: Public transport and Mobility accessible
Venue: Accessed by the ground floor @ the Hopper Initiative space - 11 Hopper Street, Mount Cook, Wellington 6011
Maximum Capacity: 10Registration required.
Cost: $25 (unwaged/student), $35 (waged), $60 (generous)FMI and to register:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/the-art-of-mending#SolarPunkSunday #Mending #ClothingRepairs #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #ReduceTextileWaste #TextileWaste #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RepairFestival2026 #BuildingCommunity -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - The Art of #Mending - #Sashiko
16 Sept 2026, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
11 Hopper Street, Mount Cook, #WellingtonNZ 6011, New Zealand
" #VisibleMending is an awesome way to care for your clothes, keep materials out of landfills, and make some art.
Each rip, tear, and stain is an opportunity for creation and self expression!
Every month our multidisciplinary queen Aisha will be teaching a different visible mending technique. In September, we are learning Sashiko! This Japanese reinforcement technique was born out of necessity, to extend the lifetime of garments, and strengthen their durability. It's great for patching holes or weak points in clothing.
Please bring your own item to mend! We have a limited amount of extra items from the Tip Shop Wellington that can be claimed for fixing and learning on.
A portion of all Generous tier tickets goes towards free monthly #MicroMill workshops for community organisations like the Wellington Women’s House."
Audience: General public, Rangatahi 13+ and Seniors
Accessibility: Public transport and Mobility accessible
Venue: Accessed by the ground floor @ the Hopper Initiative space - 11 Hopper Street, Mount Cook, Wellington 6011
Maximum Capacity: 10Registration required.
Cost: $25 (unwaged/student), $35 (waged), $60 (generous)FMI and to register:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/the-art-of-mending#SolarPunkSunday #Mending #ClothingRepairs #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #ReduceTextileWaste #TextileWaste #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RepairFestival2026 #BuildingCommunity -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - The Art of #Mending - #Sashiko
16 Sept 2026, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
11 Hopper Street, Mount Cook, #WellingtonNZ 6011, New Zealand
" #VisibleMending is an awesome way to care for your clothes, keep materials out of landfills, and make some art.
Each rip, tear, and stain is an opportunity for creation and self expression!
Every month our multidisciplinary queen Aisha will be teaching a different visible mending technique. In September, we are learning Sashiko! This Japanese reinforcement technique was born out of necessity, to extend the lifetime of garments, and strengthen their durability. It's great for patching holes or weak points in clothing.
Please bring your own item to mend! We have a limited amount of extra items from the Tip Shop Wellington that can be claimed for fixing and learning on.
A portion of all Generous tier tickets goes towards free monthly #MicroMill workshops for community organisations like the Wellington Women’s House."
Audience: General public, Rangatahi 13+ and Seniors
Accessibility: Public transport and Mobility accessible
Venue: Accessed by the ground floor @ the Hopper Initiative space - 11 Hopper Street, Mount Cook, Wellington 6011
Maximum Capacity: 10Registration required.
Cost: $25 (unwaged/student), $35 (waged), $60 (generous)FMI and to register:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/the-art-of-mending#SolarPunkSunday #Mending #ClothingRepairs #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #ReduceTextileWaste #TextileWaste #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RepairFestival2026 #BuildingCommunity -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - The Art of #Mending - #Sashiko
16 Sept 2026, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
11 Hopper Street, Mount Cook, #WellingtonNZ 6011, New Zealand
" #VisibleMending is an awesome way to care for your clothes, keep materials out of landfills, and make some art.
Each rip, tear, and stain is an opportunity for creation and self expression!
Every month our multidisciplinary queen Aisha will be teaching a different visible mending technique. In September, we are learning Sashiko! This Japanese reinforcement technique was born out of necessity, to extend the lifetime of garments, and strengthen their durability. It's great for patching holes or weak points in clothing.
Please bring your own item to mend! We have a limited amount of extra items from the Tip Shop Wellington that can be claimed for fixing and learning on.
A portion of all Generous tier tickets goes towards free monthly #MicroMill workshops for community organisations like the Wellington Women’s House."
Audience: General public, Rangatahi 13+ and Seniors
Accessibility: Public transport and Mobility accessible
Venue: Accessed by the ground floor @ the Hopper Initiative space - 11 Hopper Street, Mount Cook, Wellington 6011
Maximum Capacity: 10Registration required.
Cost: $25 (unwaged/student), $35 (waged), $60 (generous)FMI and to register:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/the-art-of-mending#SolarPunkSunday #Mending #ClothingRepairs #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #ReduceTextileWaste #TextileWaste #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RepairFestival2026 #BuildingCommunity -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - The Art of #Mending - #Sashiko
16 Sept 2026, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
11 Hopper Street, Mount Cook, #WellingtonNZ 6011, New Zealand
" #VisibleMending is an awesome way to care for your clothes, keep materials out of landfills, and make some art.
Each rip, tear, and stain is an opportunity for creation and self expression!
Every month our multidisciplinary queen Aisha will be teaching a different visible mending technique. In September, we are learning Sashiko! This Japanese reinforcement technique was born out of necessity, to extend the lifetime of garments, and strengthen their durability. It's great for patching holes or weak points in clothing.
Please bring your own item to mend! We have a limited amount of extra items from the Tip Shop Wellington that can be claimed for fixing and learning on.
A portion of all Generous tier tickets goes towards free monthly #MicroMill workshops for community organisations like the Wellington Women’s House."
Audience: General public, Rangatahi 13+ and Seniors
Accessibility: Public transport and Mobility accessible
Venue: Accessed by the ground floor @ the Hopper Initiative space - 11 Hopper Street, Mount Cook, Wellington 6011
Maximum Capacity: 10Registration required.
Cost: $25 (unwaged/student), $35 (waged), $60 (generous)FMI and to register:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/the-art-of-mending#SolarPunkSunday #Mending #ClothingRepairs #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #ReduceTextileWaste #TextileWaste #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RepairFestival2026 #BuildingCommunity -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - Sewing & Mending at the Hub
16 Sep 2026, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham, Auckland 1025, New Zealand
"Got a sewing project gathering dust?
Pile of mending building up?
Join us at #GribblehirstHub for a self-led sewing and mending session.Bring and fix your own items using #VisibleMending techniques, #darning, #patching etc. Large crafting tables, #SewingMachines, patterns, fabrics and notions available to use.
We meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 7-9pm."
Audience: Open to all
Accessibility: Public transport accessible
Cost: Free entry
Venue: Gribblehirst Community Hub, 5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Dr, Sandringham Auckland
Maximum Capacity: 20Registration: No registration needed. More info at the link below:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/sewing-%26-mending-at-the-hub#SolarPunkSunday #Mending #ClothingRepairs #AucklandNZ #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #ReduceTextileWaste #TextileWaste #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RepairFestival2026 #BuildingCommunity -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - Sewing & Mending at the Hub
16 Sep 2026, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham, Auckland 1025, New Zealand
"Got a sewing project gathering dust?
Pile of mending building up?
Join us at #GribblehirstHub for a self-led sewing and mending session.Bring and fix your own items using #VisibleMending techniques, #darning, #patching etc. Large crafting tables, #SewingMachines, patterns, fabrics and notions available to use.
We meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 7-9pm."
Audience: Open to all
Accessibility: Public transport accessible
Cost: Free entry
Venue: Gribblehirst Community Hub, 5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Dr, Sandringham Auckland
Maximum Capacity: 20Registration: No registration needed. More info at the link below:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/sewing-%26-mending-at-the-hub#SolarPunkSunday #Mending #ClothingRepairs #AucklandNZ #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #ReduceTextileWaste #TextileWaste #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RepairFestival2026 #BuildingCommunity -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - Sewing & Mending at the Hub
16 Sep 2026, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham, Auckland 1025, New Zealand
"Got a sewing project gathering dust?
Pile of mending building up?
Join us at #GribblehirstHub for a self-led sewing and mending session.Bring and fix your own items using #VisibleMending techniques, #darning, #patching etc. Large crafting tables, #SewingMachines, patterns, fabrics and notions available to use.
We meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 7-9pm."
Audience: Open to all
Accessibility: Public transport accessible
Cost: Free entry
Venue: Gribblehirst Community Hub, 5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Dr, Sandringham Auckland
Maximum Capacity: 20Registration: No registration needed. More info at the link below:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/sewing-%26-mending-at-the-hub#SolarPunkSunday #Mending #ClothingRepairs #AucklandNZ #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #ReduceTextileWaste #TextileWaste #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RepairFestival2026 #BuildingCommunity -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - Sewing & Mending at the Hub
16 Sep 2026, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham, Auckland 1025, New Zealand
"Got a sewing project gathering dust?
Pile of mending building up?
Join us at #GribblehirstHub for a self-led sewing and mending session.Bring and fix your own items using #VisibleMending techniques, #darning, #patching etc. Large crafting tables, #SewingMachines, patterns, fabrics and notions available to use.
We meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 7-9pm."
Audience: Open to all
Accessibility: Public transport accessible
Cost: Free entry
Venue: Gribblehirst Community Hub, 5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Dr, Sandringham Auckland
Maximum Capacity: 20Registration: No registration needed. More info at the link below:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/sewing-%26-mending-at-the-hub#SolarPunkSunday #Mending #ClothingRepairs #AucklandNZ #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #ReduceTextileWaste #TextileWaste #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RepairFestival2026 #BuildingCommunity -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - Sewing & Mending at the Hub
16 Sep 2026, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham, Auckland 1025, New Zealand
"Got a sewing project gathering dust?
Pile of mending building up?
Join us at #GribblehirstHub for a self-led sewing and mending session.Bring and fix your own items using #VisibleMending techniques, #darning, #patching etc. Large crafting tables, #SewingMachines, patterns, fabrics and notions available to use.
We meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 7-9pm."
Audience: Open to all
Accessibility: Public transport accessible
Cost: Free entry
Venue: Gribblehirst Community Hub, 5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Dr, Sandringham Auckland
Maximum Capacity: 20Registration: No registration needed. More info at the link below:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/sewing-%26-mending-at-the-hub#SolarPunkSunday #Mending #ClothingRepairs #AucklandNZ #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #ReduceTextileWaste #TextileWaste #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RepairFestival2026 #BuildingCommunity -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - Turning Old to Gold - Clothing & Textile Repairs
15 Sept 2026, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
1547 Great North Road, Waterview, Auckland 1026, New Zealand
"Come and get your clothing repaired for free and support our communities who come from refugee backgrounds.
Every 2nd Thursday, we hold 4 different clothing repair events across #AucklandNZ (including at this location) which are all run by women who come from a refugee background.
We provide free clothing repairs for up to 2 garments, and the repairs done enable our community to gain valuable work experience and help #reduceTextileWaste textile waste in Aotearoa."
Registration: No registration needed
Audience: Open to all
Accessibility: Public transport accessible
Cost: Free entry (#Koha warmly welcomed)
Venue: Waterview Community & Enviro Hub - 1547 Great North Road, Waterview, Auckland 1026
Maximum Capacity: 10 (depending on how busy the café gets)Source:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/waterview-clothing-repair-caf%C3%A9#SolarPunkSunday #Mending #ClothingRepairs #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #ReduceTextileWaste #TextileWaste #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RepairFestival2026 #SupportRefugees #BuildingCommunity -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - Turning Old to Gold - Clothing & Textile Repairs
15 Sept 2026, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
1547 Great North Road, Waterview, Auckland 1026, New Zealand
"Come and get your clothing repaired for free and support our communities who come from refugee backgrounds.
Every 2nd Thursday, we hold 4 different clothing repair events across #AucklandNZ (including at this location) which are all run by women who come from a refugee background.
We provide free clothing repairs for up to 2 garments, and the repairs done enable our community to gain valuable work experience and help #reduceTextileWaste textile waste in Aotearoa."
Registration: No registration needed
Audience: Open to all
Accessibility: Public transport accessible
Cost: Free entry (#Koha warmly welcomed)
Venue: Waterview Community & Enviro Hub - 1547 Great North Road, Waterview, Auckland 1026
Maximum Capacity: 10 (depending on how busy the café gets)Source:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/waterview-clothing-repair-caf%C3%A9#SolarPunkSunday #Mending #ClothingRepairs #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #ReduceTextileWaste #TextileWaste #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RepairFestival2026 #SupportRefugees #BuildingCommunity -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - Turning Old to Gold - Clothing & Textile Repairs
15 Sept 2026, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
1547 Great North Road, Waterview, Auckland 1026, New Zealand
"Come and get your clothing repaired for free and support our communities who come from refugee backgrounds.
Every 2nd Thursday, we hold 4 different clothing repair events across #AucklandNZ (including at this location) which are all run by women who come from a refugee background.
We provide free clothing repairs for up to 2 garments, and the repairs done enable our community to gain valuable work experience and help #reduceTextileWaste textile waste in Aotearoa."
Registration: No registration needed
Audience: Open to all
Accessibility: Public transport accessible
Cost: Free entry (#Koha warmly welcomed)
Venue: Waterview Community & Enviro Hub - 1547 Great North Road, Waterview, Auckland 1026
Maximum Capacity: 10 (depending on how busy the café gets)Source:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/waterview-clothing-repair-caf%C3%A9#SolarPunkSunday #Mending #ClothingRepairs #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #ReduceTextileWaste #TextileWaste #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RepairFestival2026 #SupportRefugees #BuildingCommunity -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - Turning Old to Gold - Clothing & Textile Repairs
15 Sept 2026, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
1547 Great North Road, Waterview, Auckland 1026, New Zealand
"Come and get your clothing repaired for free and support our communities who come from refugee backgrounds.
Every 2nd Thursday, we hold 4 different clothing repair events across #AucklandNZ (including at this location) which are all run by women who come from a refugee background.
We provide free clothing repairs for up to 2 garments, and the repairs done enable our community to gain valuable work experience and help #reduceTextileWaste textile waste in Aotearoa."
Registration: No registration needed
Audience: Open to all
Accessibility: Public transport accessible
Cost: Free entry (#Koha warmly welcomed)
Venue: Waterview Community & Enviro Hub - 1547 Great North Road, Waterview, Auckland 1026
Maximum Capacity: 10 (depending on how busy the café gets)Source:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/waterview-clothing-repair-caf%C3%A9#SolarPunkSunday #Mending #ClothingRepairs #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #ReduceTextileWaste #TextileWaste #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RepairFestival2026 #SupportRefugees #BuildingCommunity -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - Turning Old to Gold - Clothing & Textile Repairs
15 Sept 2026, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
1547 Great North Road, Waterview, Auckland 1026, New Zealand
"Come and get your clothing repaired for free and support our communities who come from refugee backgrounds.
Every 2nd Thursday, we hold 4 different clothing repair events across #AucklandNZ (including at this location) which are all run by women who come from a refugee background.
We provide free clothing repairs for up to 2 garments, and the repairs done enable our community to gain valuable work experience and help #reduceTextileWaste textile waste in Aotearoa."
Registration: No registration needed
Audience: Open to all
Accessibility: Public transport accessible
Cost: Free entry (#Koha warmly welcomed)
Venue: Waterview Community & Enviro Hub - 1547 Great North Road, Waterview, Auckland 1026
Maximum Capacity: 10 (depending on how busy the café gets)Source:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/waterview-clothing-repair-caf%C3%A9#SolarPunkSunday #Mending #ClothingRepairs #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #ReduceTextileWaste #TextileWaste #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RepairFestival2026 #SupportRefugees #BuildingCommunity -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #RepairRiverlution
15 Sep 2026, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
46A Vogel Street, #RichmondNZ, #Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
"It's time to revolt!
Revolt against throw-away culture. Let's reclaim the things we own and take pride in maintaining and repairing them.
Come join us on the third Tuesday of every month for the Repair Revolution at the #RiverlutionEcoHub.
Things you might have that need repair are torn or holey clothes, #StuckZippers, furniture, lamps, headphones and cables, sunglasses, appliances, electronics, phones, computers (software or hardware), ceramics and pottery, toys, shoes, jewellery, blunt knives (to sharpen) broken plastic objects or anything that you can easily transport here. Feel free to ask if you're unsure.
If your broken thing needs specific parts to fix it, please bring them along too.
Disclaimer:
We are a volunteer service with a broad range of skills and experience. We, therefore, need to reiterate that there is the potential that we may be unable to repair your thing and also that we could irreparably damage it.I hope guests joining these events are aware that this is not a financial endeavour but a community gathering focusing on repair.
Check out the @Ōtautahirepairrevolution group on Facebook.
Registration: No registration needed
Audience: Open to all
Accessibility: Public transport, Whānau friendly and Mobility accessible
Cost: Free entry (#Koha warmly welcomed)
Venue: #Riverlution #EcoHub - 46A Vogel Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013
Maximum Capacity: 50FMI:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/repair-riverlution#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity
#RightToRepair #Repairmovement
#LibrariesRule #RepairCafesAotearoa
#RepairNetworkAotearoa #RepairReuseRestore #ZeroWaste #RepairFestival2026 #FixIt -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #RepairRiverlution
15 Sep 2026, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
46A Vogel Street, #RichmondNZ, #Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
"It's time to revolt!
Revolt against throw-away culture. Let's reclaim the things we own and take pride in maintaining and repairing them.
Come join us on the third Tuesday of every month for the Repair Revolution at the #RiverlutionEcoHub.
Things you might have that need repair are torn or holey clothes, #StuckZippers, furniture, lamps, headphones and cables, sunglasses, appliances, electronics, phones, computers (software or hardware), ceramics and pottery, toys, shoes, jewellery, blunt knives (to sharpen) broken plastic objects or anything that you can easily transport here. Feel free to ask if you're unsure.
If your broken thing needs specific parts to fix it, please bring them along too.
Disclaimer:
We are a volunteer service with a broad range of skills and experience. We, therefore, need to reiterate that there is the potential that we may be unable to repair your thing and also that we could irreparably damage it.I hope guests joining these events are aware that this is not a financial endeavour but a community gathering focusing on repair.
Check out the @Ōtautahirepairrevolution group on Facebook.
Registration: No registration needed
Audience: Open to all
Accessibility: Public transport, Whānau friendly and Mobility accessible
Cost: Free entry (#Koha warmly welcomed)
Venue: #Riverlution #EcoHub - 46A Vogel Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013
Maximum Capacity: 50FMI:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/repair-riverlution#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity
#RightToRepair #Repairmovement
#LibrariesRule #RepairCafesAotearoa
#RepairNetworkAotearoa #RepairReuseRestore #ZeroWaste #RepairFestival2026 #FixIt -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #RepairRiverlution
15 Sep 2026, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
46A Vogel Street, #RichmondNZ, #Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
"It's time to revolt!
Revolt against throw-away culture. Let's reclaim the things we own and take pride in maintaining and repairing them.
Come join us on the third Tuesday of every month for the Repair Revolution at the #RiverlutionEcoHub.
Things you might have that need repair are torn or holey clothes, #StuckZippers, furniture, lamps, headphones and cables, sunglasses, appliances, electronics, phones, computers (software or hardware), ceramics and pottery, toys, shoes, jewellery, blunt knives (to sharpen) broken plastic objects or anything that you can easily transport here. Feel free to ask if you're unsure.
If your broken thing needs specific parts to fix it, please bring them along too.
Disclaimer:
We are a volunteer service with a broad range of skills and experience. We, therefore, need to reiterate that there is the potential that we may be unable to repair your thing and also that we could irreparably damage it.I hope guests joining these events are aware that this is not a financial endeavour but a community gathering focusing on repair.
Check out the @Ōtautahirepairrevolution group on Facebook.
Registration: No registration needed
Audience: Open to all
Accessibility: Public transport, Whānau friendly and Mobility accessible
Cost: Free entry (#Koha warmly welcomed)
Venue: #Riverlution #EcoHub - 46A Vogel Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013
Maximum Capacity: 50FMI:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/repair-riverlution#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity
#RightToRepair #Repairmovement
#LibrariesRule #RepairCafesAotearoa
#RepairNetworkAotearoa #RepairReuseRestore #ZeroWaste #RepairFestival2026 #FixIt -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #RepairRiverlution
15 Sep 2026, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
46A Vogel Street, #RichmondNZ, #Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
"It's time to revolt!
Revolt against throw-away culture. Let's reclaim the things we own and take pride in maintaining and repairing them.
Come join us on the third Tuesday of every month for the Repair Revolution at the #RiverlutionEcoHub.
Things you might have that need repair are torn or holey clothes, #StuckZippers, furniture, lamps, headphones and cables, sunglasses, appliances, electronics, phones, computers (software or hardware), ceramics and pottery, toys, shoes, jewellery, blunt knives (to sharpen) broken plastic objects or anything that you can easily transport here. Feel free to ask if you're unsure.
If your broken thing needs specific parts to fix it, please bring them along too.
Disclaimer:
We are a volunteer service with a broad range of skills and experience. We, therefore, need to reiterate that there is the potential that we may be unable to repair your thing and also that we could irreparably damage it.I hope guests joining these events are aware that this is not a financial endeavour but a community gathering focusing on repair.
Check out the @Ōtautahirepairrevolution group on Facebook.
Registration: No registration needed
Audience: Open to all
Accessibility: Public transport, Whānau friendly and Mobility accessible
Cost: Free entry (#Koha warmly welcomed)
Venue: #Riverlution #EcoHub - 46A Vogel Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013
Maximum Capacity: 50FMI:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/repair-riverlution#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity
#RightToRepair #Repairmovement
#LibrariesRule #RepairCafesAotearoa
#RepairNetworkAotearoa #RepairReuseRestore #ZeroWaste #RepairFestival2026 #FixIt -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #RepairRiverlution
15 Sep 2026, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
46A Vogel Street, #RichmondNZ, #Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
"It's time to revolt!
Revolt against throw-away culture. Let's reclaim the things we own and take pride in maintaining and repairing them.
Come join us on the third Tuesday of every month for the Repair Revolution at the #RiverlutionEcoHub.
Things you might have that need repair are torn or holey clothes, #StuckZippers, furniture, lamps, headphones and cables, sunglasses, appliances, electronics, phones, computers (software or hardware), ceramics and pottery, toys, shoes, jewellery, blunt knives (to sharpen) broken plastic objects or anything that you can easily transport here. Feel free to ask if you're unsure.
If your broken thing needs specific parts to fix it, please bring them along too.
Disclaimer:
We are a volunteer service with a broad range of skills and experience. We, therefore, need to reiterate that there is the potential that we may be unable to repair your thing and also that we could irreparably damage it.I hope guests joining these events are aware that this is not a financial endeavour but a community gathering focusing on repair.
Check out the @Ōtautahirepairrevolution group on Facebook.
Registration: No registration needed
Audience: Open to all
Accessibility: Public transport, Whānau friendly and Mobility accessible
Cost: Free entry (#Koha warmly welcomed)
Venue: #Riverlution #EcoHub - 46A Vogel Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013
Maximum Capacity: 50FMI:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/repair-riverlution#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity
#RightToRepair #Repairmovement
#LibrariesRule #RepairCafesAotearoa
#RepairNetworkAotearoa #RepairReuseRestore #ZeroWaste #RepairFestival2026 #FixIt -
#OnlineEvent - #Aotearoa / #NewZealand - Why can't I fix my washing machine?
15 Sept 2026, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
"How New Zealanders are getting a bad deal on repair – and what the UK shows is possible.
When a washing machine fails, dirty laundry piles up while owners wait weeks for an authorised repairer. Even simple faults can become expensive repairs once call-out fees and labour charges are added.
Yet many common repairs are straightforward. Replacing a door gasket, detergent hose or drain pump doesn't require specialist qualifications – just basic tools, practical skills, and access to the right information and parts.
So why is repair support so difficult to access?
We investigated ten popular washing machine brands in New Zealand, grading each manufacturer on whether owners can access repair manuals and purchase spare parts. We found a pattern of barriers that prevent owners from carrying out simple repairs themselves.
Then we repeated the investigation in the UK using the same manufacturers.
The results were dramatically different. Many brands that restrict repair support in New Zealand provide UK consumers with detailed manuals, online parts catalogues, stock availability and direct ordering.
The barriers to repair are not technical or logistical. Manufacturers already have the systems needed to support repair – they simply choose not to make them available to New Zealand consumers.
The webinar will be recorded and shared with registered participants."
Audience: Open to all
Cost: Free entry
Venue: This is an online event
Maximum Capacity: 500Learn more and to register (pre-registration required):
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/why-can't-i-fix-my-washing-machine%3F--how-new-zealanders-are-getting-a-bad-deal-on-repair-%E2%80%93-and-what-the-uk-shows-is-possible.#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity
#RightToRepair #Repairmovement
#LibrariesRule #RepairCafeAotearoa
#RepairNetworkAotearoa #RepairReuseRestore #ZeroWaste #RepairFestival2026 #FixIt #WashingMachines #WashingMachinerepair -
#OnlineEvent - #Aotearoa / #NewZealand - Why can't I fix my washing machine?
15 Sept 2026, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
"How New Zealanders are getting a bad deal on repair – and what the UK shows is possible.
When a washing machine fails, dirty laundry piles up while owners wait weeks for an authorised repairer. Even simple faults can become expensive repairs once call-out fees and labour charges are added.
Yet many common repairs are straightforward. Replacing a door gasket, detergent hose or drain pump doesn't require specialist qualifications – just basic tools, practical skills, and access to the right information and parts.
So why is repair support so difficult to access?
We investigated ten popular washing machine brands in New Zealand, grading each manufacturer on whether owners can access repair manuals and purchase spare parts. We found a pattern of barriers that prevent owners from carrying out simple repairs themselves.
Then we repeated the investigation in the UK using the same manufacturers.
The results were dramatically different. Many brands that restrict repair support in New Zealand provide UK consumers with detailed manuals, online parts catalogues, stock availability and direct ordering.
The barriers to repair are not technical or logistical. Manufacturers already have the systems needed to support repair – they simply choose not to make them available to New Zealand consumers.
The webinar will be recorded and shared with registered participants."
Audience: Open to all
Cost: Free entry
Venue: This is an online event
Maximum Capacity: 500Learn more and to register (pre-registration required):
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/why-can't-i-fix-my-washing-machine%3F--how-new-zealanders-are-getting-a-bad-deal-on-repair-%E2%80%93-and-what-the-uk-shows-is-possible.#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity
#RightToRepair #Repairmovement
#LibrariesRule #RepairCafeAotearoa
#RepairNetworkAotearoa #RepairReuseRestore #ZeroWaste #RepairFestival2026 #FixIt #WashingMachines #WashingMachinerepair -
#OnlineEvent - #Aotearoa / #NewZealand - Why can't I fix my washing machine?
15 Sept 2026, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
"How New Zealanders are getting a bad deal on repair – and what the UK shows is possible.
When a washing machine fails, dirty laundry piles up while owners wait weeks for an authorised repairer. Even simple faults can become expensive repairs once call-out fees and labour charges are added.
Yet many common repairs are straightforward. Replacing a door gasket, detergent hose or drain pump doesn't require specialist qualifications – just basic tools, practical skills, and access to the right information and parts.
So why is repair support so difficult to access?
We investigated ten popular washing machine brands in New Zealand, grading each manufacturer on whether owners can access repair manuals and purchase spare parts. We found a pattern of barriers that prevent owners from carrying out simple repairs themselves.
Then we repeated the investigation in the UK using the same manufacturers.
The results were dramatically different. Many brands that restrict repair support in New Zealand provide UK consumers with detailed manuals, online parts catalogues, stock availability and direct ordering.
The barriers to repair are not technical or logistical. Manufacturers already have the systems needed to support repair – they simply choose not to make them available to New Zealand consumers.
The webinar will be recorded and shared with registered participants."
Audience: Open to all
Cost: Free entry
Venue: This is an online event
Maximum Capacity: 500Learn more and to register (pre-registration required):
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/why-can't-i-fix-my-washing-machine%3F--how-new-zealanders-are-getting-a-bad-deal-on-repair-%E2%80%93-and-what-the-uk-shows-is-possible.#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity
#RightToRepair #Repairmovement
#LibrariesRule #RepairCafeAotearoa
#RepairNetworkAotearoa #RepairReuseRestore #ZeroWaste #RepairFestival2026 #FixIt #WashingMachines #WashingMachinerepair -
#OnlineEvent - #Aotearoa / #NewZealand - Why can't I fix my washing machine?
15 Sept 2026, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
"How New Zealanders are getting a bad deal on repair – and what the UK shows is possible.
When a washing machine fails, dirty laundry piles up while owners wait weeks for an authorised repairer. Even simple faults can become expensive repairs once call-out fees and labour charges are added.
Yet many common repairs are straightforward. Replacing a door gasket, detergent hose or drain pump doesn't require specialist qualifications – just basic tools, practical skills, and access to the right information and parts.
So why is repair support so difficult to access?
We investigated ten popular washing machine brands in New Zealand, grading each manufacturer on whether owners can access repair manuals and purchase spare parts. We found a pattern of barriers that prevent owners from carrying out simple repairs themselves.
Then we repeated the investigation in the UK using the same manufacturers.
The results were dramatically different. Many brands that restrict repair support in New Zealand provide UK consumers with detailed manuals, online parts catalogues, stock availability and direct ordering.
The barriers to repair are not technical or logistical. Manufacturers already have the systems needed to support repair – they simply choose not to make them available to New Zealand consumers.
The webinar will be recorded and shared with registered participants."
Audience: Open to all
Cost: Free entry
Venue: This is an online event
Maximum Capacity: 500Learn more and to register (pre-registration required):
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/why-can't-i-fix-my-washing-machine%3F--how-new-zealanders-are-getting-a-bad-deal-on-repair-%E2%80%93-and-what-the-uk-shows-is-possible.#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity
#RightToRepair #Repairmovement
#LibrariesRule #RepairCafeAotearoa
#RepairNetworkAotearoa #RepairReuseRestore #ZeroWaste #RepairFestival2026 #FixIt #WashingMachines #WashingMachinerepair -
#OnlineEvent - #Aotearoa / #NewZealand - Why can't I fix my washing machine?
15 Sept 2026, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
"How New Zealanders are getting a bad deal on repair – and what the UK shows is possible.
When a washing machine fails, dirty laundry piles up while owners wait weeks for an authorised repairer. Even simple faults can become expensive repairs once call-out fees and labour charges are added.
Yet many common repairs are straightforward. Replacing a door gasket, detergent hose or drain pump doesn't require specialist qualifications – just basic tools, practical skills, and access to the right information and parts.
So why is repair support so difficult to access?
We investigated ten popular washing machine brands in New Zealand, grading each manufacturer on whether owners can access repair manuals and purchase spare parts. We found a pattern of barriers that prevent owners from carrying out simple repairs themselves.
Then we repeated the investigation in the UK using the same manufacturers.
The results were dramatically different. Many brands that restrict repair support in New Zealand provide UK consumers with detailed manuals, online parts catalogues, stock availability and direct ordering.
The barriers to repair are not technical or logistical. Manufacturers already have the systems needed to support repair – they simply choose not to make them available to New Zealand consumers.
The webinar will be recorded and shared with registered participants."
Audience: Open to all
Cost: Free entry
Venue: This is an online event
Maximum Capacity: 500Learn more and to register (pre-registration required):
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/why-can't-i-fix-my-washing-machine%3F--how-new-zealanders-are-getting-a-bad-deal-on-repair-%E2%80%93-and-what-the-uk-shows-is-possible.#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity
#RightToRepair #Repairmovement
#LibrariesRule #RepairCafeAotearoa
#RepairNetworkAotearoa #RepairReuseRestore #ZeroWaste #RepairFestival2026 #FixIt #WashingMachines #WashingMachinerepair -
Shaping the Next Generation of Defenders: We Are Hiring a Cybersecurity Adjunct Instructor
Every day, headlines remind us of a critical reality: the digital world needs stronger defenses, and the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals has never been higher. At the two-year college level, our mission is simple yet essential—we bridge the gap between curiosity and career readiness. We take non-technical, passionate individuals and equip them with the practical skills needed to protect businesses, communities, and critical infrastructure. To continue doing that […] -
Shaping the Next Generation of Defenders: We Are Hiring a Cybersecurity Adjunct Instructor
Every day, headlines remind us of a critical reality: the digital world needs stronger defenses, and the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals has never been higher. At the two-year college level, our mission is simple yet essential—we bridge the gap between curiosity and career readiness. We take non-technical, passionate individuals and equip them with the practical skills needed to protect businesses, communities, and critical infrastructure. To continue doing that […] -
#BerlinGermany - #Berlin #Swapfest #6
Date & Time:
Sunday, 6 September, 2026 - 12:00 to 17:00c-base
Rungestr. 20
Berlin
Germany"In association with #CBase— the oldest discovered space station under Berlin — now long-running (30 years) #hackerspace, we're hosting a quarterly second-hand #electronics flea market.
In tune with the spirit of right-to-repair as well as reuse-reduce-recycle, the goal of the Berlin Swapfest is for people to bring electronics, equipment, and tools they no longer use but wish to bring to a good home. If you've been trying to find the perfect equipment to build your home-lab or looking for new electronic components, music equipment or tools, this is the place for you. #BerlinSwapfest is inspired by the #MITSwapfest, now celebrating their 40th anniversary.
We will try to make things educational and entertaining. Every so often we will pass a microphone around so those who want to swap items can elaborate on what they're offering and what their expectations are for the exchange. The Berlin Swapfest is a relaxed event where you can chat with and meet other like-minded individuals. Additionally, there is a bar where you can get beverages.
Yes, c-base will provide space and tables. Space will be allocated based on registration information. If you forgot to register as a provider of items, it may be possible to get table space if there is room left, but people who registered have priority!
Being a provider of items is free. Depending on the size of the items you're bringing, you may be asked for a deposit to cover potential #disposal costs if you don't take them back home.
However, we highly encourage you to only bring items you're comfortable taking back home.
We have no requirements on how to exchange goods. You can use cash, cryptocurrency, PayPal, electronics, services, knowledge, beverages, or any other medium of exchange—it is entirely up to you. Any disputes must be resolved between the parties involved. Team members will only intervene in cases where c-base rules are breached."
Informations: https://www.swapfest.berlin/
#SolarPunkSunday #Germany #Electronics #ReduceReuse #Makers #DIY #ElectronicsSwap #SecondHandElectronics #BuildingCommunity #MeetingMakers
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#BerlinGermany - #Berlin #Swapfest #6
Date & Time:
Sunday, 6 September, 2026 - 12:00 to 17:00c-base
Rungestr. 20
Berlin
Germany"In association with #CBase— the oldest discovered space station under Berlin — now long-running (30 years) #hackerspace, we're hosting a quarterly second-hand #electronics flea market.
In tune with the spirit of right-to-repair as well as reuse-reduce-recycle, the goal of the Berlin Swapfest is for people to bring electronics, equipment, and tools they no longer use but wish to bring to a good home. If you've been trying to find the perfect equipment to build your home-lab or looking for new electronic components, music equipment or tools, this is the place for you. #BerlinSwapfest is inspired by the #MITSwapfest, now celebrating their 40th anniversary.
We will try to make things educational and entertaining. Every so often we will pass a microphone around so those who want to swap items can elaborate on what they're offering and what their expectations are for the exchange. The Berlin Swapfest is a relaxed event where you can chat with and meet other like-minded individuals. Additionally, there is a bar where you can get beverages.
Yes, c-base will provide space and tables. Space will be allocated based on registration information. If you forgot to register as a provider of items, it may be possible to get table space if there is room left, but people who registered have priority!
Being a provider of items is free. Depending on the size of the items you're bringing, you may be asked for a deposit to cover potential #disposal costs if you don't take them back home.
However, we highly encourage you to only bring items you're comfortable taking back home.
We have no requirements on how to exchange goods. You can use cash, cryptocurrency, PayPal, electronics, services, knowledge, beverages, or any other medium of exchange—it is entirely up to you. Any disputes must be resolved between the parties involved. Team members will only intervene in cases where c-base rules are breached."
Informations: https://www.swapfest.berlin/
#SolarPunkSunday #Germany #Electronics #ReduceReuse #Makers #DIY #ElectronicsSwap #SecondHandElectronics #BuildingCommunity #MeetingMakers
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#BerlinGermany - #Berlin #Swapfest #6
Date & Time:
Sunday, 6 September, 2026 - 12:00 to 17:00c-base
Rungestr. 20
Berlin
Germany"In association with #CBase— the oldest discovered space station under Berlin — now long-running (30 years) #hackerspace, we're hosting a quarterly second-hand #electronics flea market.
In tune with the spirit of right-to-repair as well as reuse-reduce-recycle, the goal of the Berlin Swapfest is for people to bring electronics, equipment, and tools they no longer use but wish to bring to a good home. If you've been trying to find the perfect equipment to build your home-lab or looking for new electronic components, music equipment or tools, this is the place for you. #BerlinSwapfest is inspired by the #MITSwapfest, now celebrating their 40th anniversary.
We will try to make things educational and entertaining. Every so often we will pass a microphone around so those who want to swap items can elaborate on what they're offering and what their expectations are for the exchange. The Berlin Swapfest is a relaxed event where you can chat with and meet other like-minded individuals. Additionally, there is a bar where you can get beverages.
Yes, c-base will provide space and tables. Space will be allocated based on registration information. If you forgot to register as a provider of items, it may be possible to get table space if there is room left, but people who registered have priority!
Being a provider of items is free. Depending on the size of the items you're bringing, you may be asked for a deposit to cover potential #disposal costs if you don't take them back home.
However, we highly encourage you to only bring items you're comfortable taking back home.
We have no requirements on how to exchange goods. You can use cash, cryptocurrency, PayPal, electronics, services, knowledge, beverages, or any other medium of exchange—it is entirely up to you. Any disputes must be resolved between the parties involved. Team members will only intervene in cases where c-base rules are breached."
Informations: https://www.swapfest.berlin/
#SolarPunkSunday #Germany #Electronics #ReduceReuse #Makers #DIY #ElectronicsSwap #SecondHandElectronics #BuildingCommunity #MeetingMakers
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#BerlinGermany - #Berlin #Swapfest #6
Date & Time:
Sunday, 6 September, 2026 - 12:00 to 17:00c-base
Rungestr. 20
Berlin
Germany"In association with #CBase— the oldest discovered space station under Berlin — now long-running (30 years) #hackerspace, we're hosting a quarterly second-hand #electronics flea market.
In tune with the spirit of right-to-repair as well as reuse-reduce-recycle, the goal of the Berlin Swapfest is for people to bring electronics, equipment, and tools they no longer use but wish to bring to a good home. If you've been trying to find the perfect equipment to build your home-lab or looking for new electronic components, music equipment or tools, this is the place for you. #BerlinSwapfest is inspired by the #MITSwapfest, now celebrating their 40th anniversary.
We will try to make things educational and entertaining. Every so often we will pass a microphone around so those who want to swap items can elaborate on what they're offering and what their expectations are for the exchange. The Berlin Swapfest is a relaxed event where you can chat with and meet other like-minded individuals. Additionally, there is a bar where you can get beverages.
Yes, c-base will provide space and tables. Space will be allocated based on registration information. If you forgot to register as a provider of items, it may be possible to get table space if there is room left, but people who registered have priority!
Being a provider of items is free. Depending on the size of the items you're bringing, you may be asked for a deposit to cover potential #disposal costs if you don't take them back home.
However, we highly encourage you to only bring items you're comfortable taking back home.
We have no requirements on how to exchange goods. You can use cash, cryptocurrency, PayPal, electronics, services, knowledge, beverages, or any other medium of exchange—it is entirely up to you. Any disputes must be resolved between the parties involved. Team members will only intervene in cases where c-base rules are breached."
Informations: https://www.swapfest.berlin/
#SolarPunkSunday #Germany #Electronics #ReduceReuse #Makers #DIY #ElectronicsSwap #SecondHandElectronics #BuildingCommunity #MeetingMakers
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#BerlinGermany - #Berlin #Swapfest #6
Date & Time:
Sunday, 6 September, 2026 - 12:00 to 17:00c-base
Rungestr. 20
Berlin
Germany"In association with #CBase— the oldest discovered space station under Berlin — now long-running (30 years) #hackerspace, we're hosting a quarterly second-hand #electronics flea market.
In tune with the spirit of right-to-repair as well as reuse-reduce-recycle, the goal of the Berlin Swapfest is for people to bring electronics, equipment, and tools they no longer use but wish to bring to a good home. If you've been trying to find the perfect equipment to build your home-lab or looking for new electronic components, music equipment or tools, this is the place for you. #BerlinSwapfest is inspired by the #MITSwapfest, now celebrating their 40th anniversary.
We will try to make things educational and entertaining. Every so often we will pass a microphone around so those who want to swap items can elaborate on what they're offering and what their expectations are for the exchange. The Berlin Swapfest is a relaxed event where you can chat with and meet other like-minded individuals. Additionally, there is a bar where you can get beverages.
Yes, c-base will provide space and tables. Space will be allocated based on registration information. If you forgot to register as a provider of items, it may be possible to get table space if there is room left, but people who registered have priority!
Being a provider of items is free. Depending on the size of the items you're bringing, you may be asked for a deposit to cover potential #disposal costs if you don't take them back home.
However, we highly encourage you to only bring items you're comfortable taking back home.
We have no requirements on how to exchange goods. You can use cash, cryptocurrency, PayPal, electronics, services, knowledge, beverages, or any other medium of exchange—it is entirely up to you. Any disputes must be resolved between the parties involved. Team members will only intervene in cases where c-base rules are breached."
Informations: https://www.swapfest.berlin/
#SolarPunkSunday #Germany #Electronics #ReduceReuse #Makers #DIY #ElectronicsSwap #SecondHandElectronics #BuildingCommunity #MeetingMakers
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#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #MakerFestival
12 - 13 Sept 2026
10:00 am – 6:00 pm148 Durham Street, #Tauranga 3110, New Zealand
"Innovate. Create. Electrify the Future.
#STEM #WanaTrust proudly presents our first ever #MakerFest ! A #SustainableTech event that aims to inspire #innovation and #EnvironmentalResponsibility by developing and showcasing #RenewableEnergy and electrification projects to a broad audience.
Maker Festival will also have a dedicated #RepairCafé over the 2 event days.
Registration: Register for this event and find out more by heading to the learn more button or here
Audience: While the festival is about hands-on learn by doing, #MakerFest is suited to older rangatahi and young adults. We welcome all ages, but some activities will be unsuitable to those under 12 years of age. Please check our programme for the day for more info on what to expect to avoid disappointment.
Accessibility: Public transport, #WhānauFriendly and #Mobility #accessible
Cost: Free entry
Venue: 148 Durham Street, Tauranga 3110
Maximum Capacity: 1600"FMI and to register:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/maker-festival-tauranga-repair-caf%C3%A9#SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafes #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #STEMWanaTrust #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RenewablesNow #SolarPunk #RepairFestival2026 #BuildingCommunity #SustainableTechnology -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #MakerFestival
12 - 13 Sept 2026
10:00 am – 6:00 pm148 Durham Street, #Tauranga 3110, New Zealand
"Innovate. Create. Electrify the Future.
#STEM #WanaTrust proudly presents our first ever #MakerFest ! A #SustainableTech event that aims to inspire #innovation and #EnvironmentalResponsibility by developing and showcasing #RenewableEnergy and electrification projects to a broad audience.
Maker Festival will also have a dedicated #RepairCafé over the 2 event days.
Registration: Register for this event and find out more by heading to the learn more button or here
Audience: While the festival is about hands-on learn by doing, #MakerFest is suited to older rangatahi and young adults. We welcome all ages, but some activities will be unsuitable to those under 12 years of age. Please check our programme for the day for more info on what to expect to avoid disappointment.
Accessibility: Public transport, #WhānauFriendly and #Mobility #accessible
Cost: Free entry
Venue: 148 Durham Street, Tauranga 3110
Maximum Capacity: 1600"FMI and to register:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/maker-festival-tauranga-repair-caf%C3%A9#SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafes #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #STEMWanaTrust #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RenewablesNow #SolarPunk #RepairFestival2026 #BuildingCommunity #SustainableTechnology -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #MakerFestival
12 - 13 Sept 2026
10:00 am – 6:00 pm148 Durham Street, #Tauranga 3110, New Zealand
"Innovate. Create. Electrify the Future.
#STEM #WanaTrust proudly presents our first ever #MakerFest ! A #SustainableTech event that aims to inspire #innovation and #EnvironmentalResponsibility by developing and showcasing #RenewableEnergy and electrification projects to a broad audience.
Maker Festival will also have a dedicated #RepairCafé over the 2 event days.
Registration: Register for this event and find out more by heading to the learn more button or here
Audience: While the festival is about hands-on learn by doing, #MakerFest is suited to older rangatahi and young adults. We welcome all ages, but some activities will be unsuitable to those under 12 years of age. Please check our programme for the day for more info on what to expect to avoid disappointment.
Accessibility: Public transport, #WhānauFriendly and #Mobility #accessible
Cost: Free entry
Venue: 148 Durham Street, Tauranga 3110
Maximum Capacity: 1600"FMI and to register:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/maker-festival-tauranga-repair-caf%C3%A9#SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafes #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #STEMWanaTrust #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RenewablesNow #SolarPunk #RepairFestival2026 #BuildingCommunity #SustainableTechnology